The coronavirus pandemic is causing anxiety for millions of motorists who are worried about the cost of running their car.

A survey of more than 1,500 British motorists found that nine per cent were concerned about how they would afford their car insurance. Extrapolating those numbers for all UK motorists means almost three million drivers could be struggling to pay insurance. For young drivers, that figure jumped to 21 per cent.

With car buying largely done through financing, the survey also found that six per cent of UK drivers are concerned that they would not be able to afford their car repayments in the future.

However, when it comes to cutting costs, servicing and maintenance are the most likely to suffer. Fourteen per cent of motorists said their service was overdue, while 17 per cent admitted they were driving with a dashboard warning light or service reminder showing.

Meanwhile, 29 per cent said they had delayed repairs to their car, with that number leaping to 63 per cent for drivers aged 18 to 24.

Lee Griffin, CEO and co-founder of insurance comparison site GoCompare, which commissioned the study, said: "The coronavirus crisis has already had a huge impact on the economy and people's earnings, and many people are understandably concerned about meeting everyday bills, including the cost of running their car.

"When money is tight it can be tempting to delay or skip servicing or to put-off repairs. But this can be a false economy. If left too late, some problems can become more expensive to repair or can make the car dangerous and illegal to drive.

"If you are struggling with the cost of car finance or insurance, you should contact your provider. They'll talk you through the support available and may be able to help by agreeing to more affordable payment terms or by arranging to defer payments."

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Cyclists ride under a clear blue sky in Blyth, Northumberland, as highs of 22C are now expected for some parts of the UK by the weekend.

Young deer roam the Deer Park, near Ashford, Kent, during the spring weather and form part of a heard of around 100 fallow deer which were established in the 17th Century. Highs of 22C are now expected for some parts of the UK by the weekend.

The Spencer Lawn Tennis Club in Wandsworth on the second day of the easing of some lockdown restrictions in England as the UK continues in the eighth week to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Early morning sun catches the leaves of a Japanese Maple tree in North Wales, as highs of 22C are now expected for some parts of the UK by the weekend.

British swimmer Adam Peaty trains at his house in Loughborough in pool provided by Jacuzzi in partnership with Bedfordshire Hot Tubs to allow our GB Olympic Swimmers to continue to train at home for Tokyo 2021 during the current UK lockdown.

Neals Nurseries in Wandsworth reopens on the first day of the easing of some lockdown restrictions in England as the UK continues in the eighth week to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Golfers, wearing protective masks, push their trollies at Rookwood Golf Club, Horsham, Sussex, after golfers return to play as restrictions are lifted in England, as the UK continues in lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus during the pandemic.

The Spencer Lawn Tennis Club in Wandsworth reopens on the first day of the easing of some lockdown restrictions in England as the UK continues in the eighth week to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.

British swimmer Luke Greenbank trains at pool in Ed Baxter's home in Loughborough watched by coach Mel Marshall. The pool was provided by Jacuzzi in partnership with Bedfordshire Hot Tubs to allow GB Olympic Swimmers to continue to train at home for Tokyo 2021 during the current UK lockdown.

Seven police officers attend an incident on the Old Shoreham Road as the UK continues in lockdown to curb the spread of Coronavirus during the pandemic.

A family stop to buy an ice cream from an ice-cream van at Hove Park, near Brighton, as the UK continues in lockdown to curb the spread of Coronavirus during the pandemic.

A general view of people sitting in Hove Park, near Brighton, as the UK continues in lockdown to curb the spread of Coronavirus during the pandemic.

ScotRail staff at Edinburgh's Haymarket Station have decorated a window in tribute to the NHS as the UK continues in lockdown to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.

A near empty concourse at Waterloo station with a message of support for the NHS during what would normally be the evening rush hour, as the UK continues in lockdown to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Signs for McDonald's and The NHS on display at Wandsworth roundabout as the UK continues in lockdown to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.

A man walks across empty passenger lanes at The Port of Dover in Kent as passengers arriving from France will be exempt from forthcoming UK coronavirus quarantine measures while the UK continues in lockdown to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.

A cyclist passes a mural featuring a skeleton on a bicycle in Edinburgh as the UK continues in lockdown to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.

A Morrisons supermarket sign selling unleaded petrol at 99.7p per litre at its store in Belle Vale, Liverpool, after the chain reduced its prices across its UK forecourts.

Sunset over the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, as the UK continues in lockdown to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.

A British Transport Police officer wears a face mask on the London Underground Central line during what would normally be the evening rush hour, as the UK continues in lockdown to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.

People make use of a new widened pavement to aid social distancing on Camden High Street in London, as the UK continues in lockdown to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.

A woman walks between a coronavirus information sign and a light installation near London Bridge, London, as the UK continues in lockdown to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.

People walk through Broadway Market in London, as the UK continues in lockdown to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.